• Ojo underscored the support of traditional rulers towards checkmating smuggling and enhancing border security during his visit to the Alake of Egbaland and other traditional rulers in Ogun State.
• He highlighted the importance of leveraging the traditional institutions’ influence and insights to effectively combat smuggling activities.
• Ojo thanked the traditional rulers for their support in defeating criminals sabotaging the nation’s economy.

The new Controller of Ogun I Area Command, Nigeria Customs Service, James Ojo, highlights the importance of involving traditional rulers and other security agencies in combating smuggling and enhancing border security.

During his visit to the Alake of Egbaland, Oba Adedotun Gbadebo, and other traditional rulers, as well as various security establishments in the state such as the police, Nigerian Army, Correctional Centre, Defense Intelligence Agency, and the Federal Road Safety Corps, Ojo praised their efforts in apprehending criminals impacting the country’s economy negatively.

Ojo emphasized the value of leveraging the influence and expertise of traditional institutions to protect the border and deter the smuggling of goods. He stressed the necessity for security agencies to maintain a strong collaborative effort to address smuggling and other cross-border crimes effectively on a consistent basis.

The Nigeria Customs Service was praised by Oba Gbadebo as their dedication was also confirmed to support the customary rulers to maintain security, peace, and order.

The staff of security agencies also added that they have resolved in their earlier meeting with the NCS to be a game-changer in the fight against smuggling and border security with the Republic of Benin.

The visit in question fairly corresponds with the C.G of the Customs’ builder theme that centers on consolidation, cooperation, and invention.

Ojo stressed that the respect for the Ogun I Area Command to these principles is what will keep them alive and said that these meetings are so important for making the healthy and wealthy environment of Ogun State and Nigeria at large.

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